QAF Ready To Host World's Best At Doha Diamond League

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Athletics Federation (QAF) yesterday revealed the comprehensive plans for the much-anticipated Doha Meeting 2025, the third stop on this year's Diamond League calendar.

The event will be held tomorrow at Suhaim Bin Hamad showcasing 128 elite athletes, including 45 Olympic and World Championship medalists.

During the official press conference, QAF President Mohammed Issa Al-Fadala, and Chairman of the Organizing Committee, emphasised the significance of the event.

“Everyone has been working tirelessly to ensure this edition of the Jetour Doha Meeting is a success and continues to reflect Qatar's organisational excellence. Everything is ready to host an unforgettable event,” said Al-Fadala.

QAF President Mohammed Issa Al-Fadala

For the first time in the competition's history, a $5,000 bonus will be awarded to any athlete who breaks a record in their discipline, on top of the $9.24m prize pool spread across the Diamond League season.

“The presence of so many world and Olympic medalists is proof of the athletes' desire to compete at the highest level,” Al-Fadala noted, adding that many will use the meet to test their form ahead of the World Championships in Tokyo this September.

This year's edition is particularly noteworthy, as four major events will be held on the same day: the Doha Meeting, the West Asia One-Day Championship, the National Teams Championship, and the Schools Championship.

“This year's edition will be exceptional,” Al-Fadala added.

QAF Secretary General and Tournament Director Essa Al-Harami underlined the event's competitive depth.

“The participation of 45 Olympic and World Champions highlights the caliber of the event. We are expecting unprecedented levels of competition.”

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Sustainability is also at the heart of this year's planning. Sheikha Al-Sahli, Chair of the Sustainability Committee, said:“Receiving the sustainability certification has increased our responsibility to uphold these international standards.”

Initiatives include tree planting, use of electric vehicles, and the recycling of 50,000 plastic bottles. Venue readiness was confirmed by Salah Al-Saadi, Chair of the Venues and Operations Committee.

“Suhaim Bin Hamad Stadium is fully prepared to host all four championships. We've ensured every detail is in place-from security to fan zones,” said Al-Saadi.

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